Footage appears to show crowds clamouring for the last train from Manchester to Liverpool on Saturday night as the city was clearing out after multiple major events.
23.05.2023 - 09:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With summer fast approaching, many people are starting to think about holidays. While some opt for an all inclusive resort where they can relax all day on a beach or by a pool, others prefer a city break and the chance to get out and explore the local area.
Like most things during the cost of living crisis, the price of travel has soared. Despite petrol prices coming down in recent weeks, the cost of rail tickets and flights remain high - but there are still cheap deals out there, if you know where to look.
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We have discovered a destination that remains one of the cheapest on Skyscanner year round. It's not a famous capital city, or a Spanish island - but you can get there for as little as £14 from Manchester Airport - and the flight is just over 90 minutes.
Billund is a town in central Denmark and will probably be one of the brightest and most colourful places you'll ever visit. It has actually been dubbed the 'Capital of Children' - and for good reason.
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It is known as the birthplace of LEGO bricks, and is also home to a LEGO factory which produces the lion's share of the world's bricks. Of the 7,000 or so people living there, around two thirds are said to work for the toy manufacturer.
And of course no birthplace of LEGO would be complete without its own LEGOLAND theme park. LEGOLAND Billund Resort boasts Europe's first LEGO Ferrari construction
Footage appears to show crowds clamouring for the last train from Manchester to Liverpool on Saturday night as the city was clearing out after multiple major events.
A dream home has come up for sale in a sought-after Greater Manchester area known for its scenic canal-side walks and leafy roads. The stunning property, which is on the market for offers over £1,400,000, is nestled in woodland in the Salford village of Worsley.
It was discovered stashed inside a wall three years ago. Now it has finally given up its secrets.
Along the coastline of North Wales are some incredible beaches, from small scenic coves to long stretches of sand. While each one is worth visiting, not all of them can lay claim to having one of the oldest beach cafes in the country.
This weekend has seen the hottest day of 2023 so far, with the mercury topping out over 30C.
A young mum and former professional footballer who was found to be an accountant for a £1million drugs gang has had her jewellery and property seized.
Sir Elton John had one of his best-known songs sung back to him at Manchester Airport on the weekend (June 4), when players and staff from Manchester City met the singer on the tarmac following their win in the FA Cup final.The team sung the chorus of John’s ‘Your Song’ while getting their photo taken with him, changing the lyrics to: “And you can tell everybody / We’ve won the FA Cup.” John had been performing in Manchester earlier that week, playing three nights at the city’s AO Arena – one of which was attended by Man City manager Pep Guardiola.Watch footage of the interaction below:Saturday night’s alright! ✨@eltonofficial
Roti, the Scottish-Indian restaurant which mashes up Scots and Indian cuisine with its unique fusion menu, is heading to Urmston. It’ll be setting up shop on Flixton Road, bringing with it its haggis pakoras and signature Irn-Bru Negroni.
The owner of a Land Rover have been reunited with their vehicle a YEAR after it was stolen by criminals and fitted with false plates.
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With a mini heatwave on the way, what could be better than cooling off in an outdoor pool, enjoying all the thrills of a Mediterranean holiday without even having to travel too far from home?
Phillip Schofield fears being spat on in the street and says he is afraid to leave the house after the revelation of his affair with a younger male colleague. In a new interview with The Sun he said he was currently getting by 'hour by hour'.
Direct flights to the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada, will make a welcome return to Manchester Airport from next year, with tickets going on sale as early as next month, it was revealed today. Virgin Atlantic announced the popular destination would return from next June, opening up the US West Coast to passengers from Manchester once again.
A man has been dragged off a plane at Manchester Airport by armed police after being caught smoking in the toilet. The incident happened on the Ryanair flight RK3442 from Palma to Manchester on Tuesday, May 30.
This was the moment a man was hauled off a plane at Manchester Airport after flight attendants noticed him smoking in the cabin toilets. Passengers on the Ryanair flight RK3442 from Palma to Manchester yesterday (May 30) watched on as the man was greeted by police after the flight touched down.
A Manchester-bound flight was forced to issue an emergency warning on its descent this morning.
An airline has made an announcement about a new check-in service at Manchester Airport as families jet away during the half term holidays.
A woman who passed out in her car in the middle of the road after realising she was too drunk to drive has walked free from court - despite being more than three times the legal limit.
A popular children's Splash Park is back open for the summer and you don't need to book in advance.
Picture the scene: a lake shimmering in the summer sunshine, water gently lapping the shore and beautiful mountains in the distance. It’s an image which has made the Italian Lakes a world famous holiday destination - and one that’s popular with A-list stars with George Clooney famously owning a property there.